Joseph Kimball

Joseph Kimball
Born February 2, 1836
Ironton, Ohio
Died July 20, 1909
Buried at Middlebourne, West Virginia
Allegiance  United States of America
Service/branch  United States Army
Rank Private
Unit West Virginia Company B, 2nd West Virginia Cavalry
Battles/wars Battle of Sailor's Creek
American Civil War
Awards Medal of Honor

Joseph Kimball (February 2, 1836 - July 20, 1909) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Kimball received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor.[1] Kimball's medal was won for his capturing the flag of the Confederate 6th North Carolina Infantry at the Battle of Sailor's Creek in Virginia on April 6, 1865.[1] He was honored with the award on May 3, 1865.[2]

Kimball was born in Ironton, Ohio, and entered service in Littleton, New Hampshire. He was buried in Middlebourne, West Virginia.[1][2]

Medal of Honor citation

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private Joseph Kimball, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 6 April 1865, while serving with Company B, 2d West Virginia Cavalry, in action at Deatonsville (Sailor's Creek), Virginia, for capture of flag of 6th North Carolina Infantry (Confederate States of America).[1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Joseph Kimball". Retrieved July 4, 2014.
  2. 1 2 "Civil War (G-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved July 4, 2014.
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